Focusing on behavior, culture, and ethos, this guide offers classroom teachers 50 effective strategies for establishing a positive classroom environment. It emphasizes the importance of crafting social norms to enhance student interaction and learning, making it an essential resource for educators aiming to foster a supportive and engaging atmosphere.
First published in 1853, this work offers a vivid firsthand account of life in Canada in the mid-19th century. Written by pioneering feminist and historian Agnes Strickland and her brother Samuel, it provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of settlement in the New World.
Through the eyes of a shepherd boy, this poem beautifully captures the Nativity story, highlighting the boy's transformation from duty to witness after an angelic visitation. The vivid imagery evokes emotions, showcasing the boy's reverence for his father and his tender admiration for Mary and the Christ Child. With scenes of scared sheep and heartfelt moments, it creates a touching narrative that embodies the spirit of Christmas, making it a cherished read to revisit each year.
They Don't Behave for Me supports teachers with some key behavioural scenarios - ranging from classroom disruption and rudeness, to bullying, fights, and even a lack of overall behavioural strategy at a school level. Sam Strickland draws on his own experience to illustrate 50 common situations that he has had to resolve, seek support with, or offer advice on, and which most teachers will face at some point as they progress through their career into middle and senior leadership. Each scenario is broken down into an outline of the issue, a what to do in the immediate now, and a follow-up set of next steps. We should never condone poor behaviour - but how do we keep going and find the answers to resolve things when they go wrong? This book will guide you from some of the key challenges regularly faced by teachers towards your own approach to effective behavioural management.
The ultimate guide to understanding how a school can be led, managed and run, written by an author with extensive experience, and drawing heavily on research around knowledge-based curricula.
Curriculum Exposed is a pacy, punchy and forthright critique of how to drive the curriculum within a school and how the curriculum should be used as a vehicle for change and social justice.
The TREDITION CLASSICS series aims to revive public domain literature by making it accessible in print worldwide. Driven by a passion for literature, the series collaborates with non-profit projects to curate its content. Each purchase contributes to preserving significant literary works, ensuring they remain available for future generations. Readers not only enjoy timeless classics but also support the mission to prevent these remarkable texts from fading into obscurity.
Or The Experience Of An Early Settler (1853)
The memoir offers a firsthand account of life as a pioneer settler in Canada West during the mid-19th century. Samuel Strickland shares his journey, detailing the challenges of the harsh climate, rugged terrain, and interactions with Native American tribes. His vivid descriptions bring to life the landscape and wildlife, while reflecting on both the struggles and successes of establishing a new home. This work provides valuable insights into the early history of Canada and the experiences that shaped its development.